3 Best Hotels in Universal Orlando, Florida

Universal's nostalgic, mid-century-theme beach resort transports you to a 1950s Florida beach town with a modern twist; it also offers families a less-expensive but still benefit-rich alternative to on-site Universal properties. Extras include a 10-lane bowling alley, a Jack LaLanne fitness studio, early park admission, two pools (one with a slide), a lazy river, poolside activities, and free shuttle buses to and from Universal parks and CityWalk, as well as to nearby SeaWorld and Aquatica.

A sweet deal for families, this resort is right across the street from the Surfside Inn and Suites and offers similar amenities, including value pricing, plenty of standard rooms, and family suites that sleep up to six.

This beach-themed resort features standard rooms, two-bedroom family suites that sleep up to six, two pools, and a splash area. Classed as a value lodging by Universal, the resort is not on the main Universal campus, but southeast, across I-4, close to the area where Universal's Epic Universe theme park is slated to open in 2025.